Exh 3AAGIJNDA ITEM #3A
DIrC1:MBIJR 12, 200
December 5, 2005
MEMORANDUM
TO: The Honorable Mayor
and Members of the City Commission
FROM:
SUBJECT:
Pending Reports; Three staff reports are being prepared, but are not yet ready to present to the
City Commission. It is anticipated that each of the following will be included on the Agenda for
the regular meeting of January 9, 2006;
- Post Office Boxes; where they presently exist in Atlantic Beach and what options
may exist for locating new drop boxes to replace the one taken away from Plaza
Drive
- Park Safety at Tideviews; list of options for improving safety
- Park Rules; follow up on previous staff report on adoption of park rules by ordinance
and authorizing police officers to enforce them
Adopt-A-Tree Program; Since the last city commission meeting, several commissioners have
asked questions about the Adopt-A-Tree Program. Attached is a copy of the "City of Atlantic
Beach Tree Maintenance Agreement" that is distributed to residents along streets approved by
the City Commission for the Adopt-A-Tree Program. Each owner/resident that wants a tree to be
planted should fill out the form and return it to the City so that they will be included on the
planting list. This form has been modified to incorporate changes made at the last meeting for
planting trees in the Royal Palms area adjacent to, but not directly in, the city'sright-of--way.
AGENDA ITIrM #3A
DECBMBER 12, 2005
Dear Atlantic Beach Resident:
City of Atlantic Beach
716 Ocean Blvd.
Atlantic Beach, FL 32333
(904) 247-5828- Main
(904) 247-5849- Fax
To increase the beauty and tree canopy in Atlantic Beach, the City has designated several
areas in which to plant trees. The tree{s) will be planted on the
right of way or on private property within ten feet of the right of way and we are asking
the homeowners and renters to assist with maintaining the tree(s). If you would like to
assist the City in this effort, please complete the form below and return it no later than
. For additional information, please call (904) 247-5828.
City of Atlantic Beach Tree Maintenance
Agreement
Name of Citizen
take responsibility of the newly planted tree at
Date:
I
agree to
Address Telephone Number
on the public right of way adjoining my property or on my property within ten feet of
the right of way. I will be willing to maintain tree(s) based on the
following list of requirements:
^ Watering-Fill the ring at the base of the tree(s) completely 3 times a week, for
6 months.
^ Fix water ring if damaged
^ Keep Mulched
^ Keep trimmed
^ Fertilize once yearly with one cup of 6-6-6, 8-8-8, or 10-10-10 tree fertilizer,
found at your local hardware store.
^ Please keep in mind this maintenance is for the life of the tree.
Signature of Owner
Signature of Renter
Thank you,
Alex Hawkins
Beautification Division Chief